Harney & Sons Dragon Well (Longjing) Green Tea
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Chinese Dragon Well (Longjing) loose leaf, 4oz. Best Chinese green tea — pan-fired, toasty-sweet, less vegetal than Japanese greens.
Chinese Dragon Well (Longjing) loose leaf, 4oz. $12-18. Best Chinese green tea — pan-fired, toasty-sweet, less vegetal than Japanese greens. Correct for drinkers who find Japanese green tea too intensely savory.
Harney & Sons Dragon Well (Longjing) is the best Chinese green tea in this comparison — pan-fired, toasty-sweet, and noticeably less vegetal than Japanese sencha. An ideal choice for drinkers who find Japanese greens too intensely savory or grassy. Brews well at 80–85°C and is more forgiving than gyokuro.
Pros
- Pan-fired processing creates toasty-sweet character distinct from Japanese greens
- Less vegetal and more approachable for drinkers new to green tea
- Brews at more forgiving 80–85°C
Cons
- Higher price per gram than Harney sencha for a similar quality tier
Score breakdown
Healthiest Tea Ever (It's Not Green Tea) 🍵😳
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